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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.55, 4,017.27 and 2,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.55, 4,017.27 and 2,062.70 is: 2,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.55 : 4,017.27 = 2,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.55/4,017.27 = 2,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.55x = 4,017.27 × 2,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.55x = 8,286,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,422.83/2,914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.13

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